The core of paper towel rolls and toilet paper can provide excellent cylinders for paper crafts. Usually brown or gray, some brands use white cores. These can by used as the body for figures like toy soldiers or pilgrims for seasonal decorations.
These cores are not acid-free and will eventually deteriorate. If you make something fabulous using them, try spray acid neutralizer to offset this problem.
Cores are pretty sturdy and can be used for gift boxes. Decorate, place gift inside, then pinch ends off and seal.
Some cores are just the right size to hold golf balls. Cut into halves or thirds and glue side-to-side to make a display for your golf ball collection. Or display small collectibles in a painted honey-comb of cores hung on the wall.
If you need something round for your project, a paper roll core may be the craft paper needed.
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